Hyundai has
been busy lately building up its lineup. Although mostly known for
small, economic cars, Hyundai has been slowly but surely moving more
and more upscale and competing in new segments.
Among the vehicles that
mark new territory for Hyundai is the new Hyundai Veracruz,
the Korean automaker’s first seven passenger midsize SUV. The Veracruz
is also one of the company’s most luxurious vehicles to date.
The new Hyundai Veracruz is powered by a 3.8 liter V6 engine and is
mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, with offers the option of
shifting on your own. The Veracruz offers front wheel drive standard,
but also has the option of an all-wheel drive system that sends power
to the rear wheels automatically when any wheel slip is detected, which
is an attractive feature among Boston Hyundai dealers
as safety is often the reason for considering a Hyundai. The system can
also be engaged manually thanks to button on the dash that will
immediately send power to the rear.
Although third seating is currently offered with Hyundai’s smaller
Santa Fe, the Veracruz has third row seating as a standard feature. The
space is tight in this third row, but it certainly is a feature that
should now be standard in this segment. The front seats and even second
row of seating both offer plenty of room however, say drivers at Hyundai dealers Chicago, with plenty of space easily enabling passengers to enter and exit the vehicle with ease.
Inside the Hyundai Veracruz is perhaps where the vehicle truly shines.
Facing the driver is a clean, organized dash and center console,
featuring attractive blue backlighting. Cloth is standard and two types
of leather are offered, including a reddish brown Premium Saddle
Leather option. Hyundai Chicago
dealers claim the new Veracruz is surprisingly luxurious, and they
certainly seem to be accurate. Among the plethora of features include
heated seats, dual zone climate control, sunroof, and puddle lights.
The audio system includes an in-dash six disc player, and a rear DVD
entertainment system is also available.
Potential mid-size SUV buyers should put the Veracruz on their list.
It offers tons of space, room for the entire family, and even a
well-appointed interior. The Veracruz also offers strong crash test ratings, making it one of the safest vehicles in its class.
Joe Kent is a writer for TK Carsites, an automotive website design and marketing firm in Orange, CA, that specializes in working with car dealers nationwide.
